http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/posts en-US 60 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by littlestream:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>oh, i cooked 2 diff types of vancouver crab for New Year's eve dinner</p> <p>chilli crabs</p> <p><img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/2a9uttk.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>and steamed</p> <p><img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/2im7xi1.jpg" alt="" /></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>yes my favorite dungeness crab. What was your spice did you use for your first dish?</p> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:32:22 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:338651:8730996 Arapahoe http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/338651 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by viciouskitty74:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>I do love Trader Joes.</p> <p>Their Mango Granola Cereals are great as toppings for ice cream and yogurt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Am a fan of their packets of dried cranberries, trail mixes, yogurt, jams, real vanilla pastes and oh....their beef patties.</p> <p>My sister has the following as staples in the fridge:</p> <p>frozen crab cakes, frozen breaded fish fillets,&nbsp; milk, eggs, sparkling juice, plain juice, vegies, fruits &amp; meat.</p> <p>And I was just out of the shower and munching on a really good not so sweet two layer carrot cake with cream cheese.</p> <p>Their trays of balavas is also fantastic!</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Trader Joe sell the Frozen Wild Salmon. Their Salmon are only thaw once rather than twice compared to other grocery stores. As they are packed in Alaska and not China.</p> <p>These time of the year is Seafood season so Crab its better off to get it from Chinese grocery.</p> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:28:14 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:336447:8730992 Arapahoe http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/336447 <p>oh, i cooked 2 diff types of vancouver crab for New Year's eve dinner</p> <p>chilli crabs</p> <p><img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/2a9uttk.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>and steamed</p> <p><img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/2im7xi1.jpg" alt="" /></p> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:55:38 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:338651:8730907 littlestream http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/338651 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by jetta:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Streamie, thanks for the lunch suggestion. <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt= "icon_lol.gif" />&nbsp;Heng that I have those items in the fridge.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>no prob.&nbsp; anytime.&nbsp; we learn from each other mah. :)&nbsp; enjoy your lunch.</p> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:52:55 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:338651:8730906 littlestream http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/338651 <p>Streamie, thanks for the lunch suggestion. <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt= "icon_lol.gif" />&nbsp;Heng that I have those items in the fridge.</p> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:48:33 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:338651:8730903 jetta http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/338651 <p>awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...for me...???</p> <p>gee, THANKS!!!!!</p> <p>but really, i dont eat paper T.T</p> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:04:28 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:338651:8730876 udontknowme http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/338651 <p>udonie~~~~ lunch is ready</p> <p><img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/212h7cy.jpg" alt="" /></p> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:01:31 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:338651:8730873 littlestream http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/338651 <p>I do love Trader Joes.</p> <p>Their Mango Granola Cereals are great as toppings for ice cream and yogurt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Am a fan of their packets of dried cranberries, trail mixes, yogurt, jams, real vanilla pastes and oh....their beef patties.</p> <p>My sister has the following as staples in the fridge:</p> <p>frozen crab cakes, frozen breaded fish fillets,&nbsp; milk, eggs, sparkling juice, plain juice, vegies, fruits &amp; meat.</p> <p>And I was just out of the shower and munching on a really good not so sweet two layer carrot cake with cream cheese.</p> <p>Their trays of balavas is also fantastic!</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:16:01 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:336447:8729272 viciouskitty74 http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/336447 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by viciouskitty74:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Err....been sticking at home, doing laundry for the family, clearing the leftovers in the fridge and packing.</p> <p>My sister just commented today.&nbsp; That before I came to USA, I was grumbling about everything I have to give away.&nbsp;</p> <p>The last time I was in USA, I returned to Singapore with 4 big luggage of stuffs.&nbsp; And this trip to USA, I again have to grumble and junk or give away all my stuffs because the flat is sold.</p> <p>Now that I am in USA, I buy four luggage worth of stuffs to bring home to Singapore again......</p> <p>And oh....today:</p> <p>Woke up when my sister tells me the cleaners are here.&nbsp; Moved my luggages off the floor onto the bed so the cleaner can vacumn the floors.</p> <p>Went out with my sister to Irvine Spectrum Centre to look for two jelly bean dispensers.&nbsp; Found them but they are not what my sis wanted.</p> <p>Went to Walmart, to buy pet rabbit straws and feed.&nbsp; I bought another small maglite to go with my Leatherman.&nbsp; The bigger surefire is a replacement for batons, since I long time never weild a baton.</p> <p>Went to Trader Joes to do grocery shopping with my sis, I am getting old, couldnt find the sparkling juices.&nbsp; Was asking for Iced Wine but directed to Riesling.</p> <p>Then come home, do laundry, simple lah....just sort colours, put in washing machine, take the previous load into the dryer.&nbsp; And at the same time, pick out the dusty slippers and shoes of my sis's family and gives them a wash.&nbsp; Most of them&nbsp; can see can junk totally, but the crocs, I try to save.</p> <p>Then I help pulled out the toys bins in the family van and my sister sort thru them to remove toys that is no longer relevant to the kids.</p> <p>Thats about it.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Well can't really commend about it other than Trader Joe.&nbsp; But first maybe a few places u might want to visit within day trip. - First McDonald Stand. Griffin Park, Riley Farm -&nbsp;Belmont. and BBQ, Wrightwood to see the San Andreas fault line..n ski....&nbsp;San Pedro Ports&nbsp;O&nbsp;Call. &nbsp;</p> <p>I shall share what i think is a really good buy in trader joe. I think they have some money for value in terms of wine. But if you want to have alternate selection go to World Market cost plus.</p> <p>Start with the sweets stuff in trader joe&nbsp;</p> <p>Belgium Chocolate with Almond&nbsp;in 1 lbs bar,&nbsp;Truffle is pretty good and decent price.&nbsp;Actually Apple Pie is really good home made. The nuts and mix are healthy n great choice.</p> <p>Snack. - The Ridge cut potatoes are really goods but quite expensive.</p> <p>I usually get Cheese and Wine. (can't bit the price between $1.99 - $3.99 a bottle)</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:37:39 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:336447:8729176 Arapahoe http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/336447 <p>Err....been sticking at home, doing laundry for the family, clearing the leftovers in the fridge and packing.</p> <p>My sister just commented today.&nbsp; That before I came to USA, I was grumbling about everything I have to give away.&nbsp;</p> <p>The last time I was in USA, I returned to Singapore with 4 big luggage of stuffs.&nbsp; And this trip to USA, I again have to grumble and junk or give away all my stuffs because the flat is sold.</p> <p>Now that I am in USA, I buy four luggage worth of stuffs to bring home to Singapore again......</p> <p>And oh....today:</p> <p>Woke up when my sister tells me the cleaners are here.&nbsp; Moved my luggages off the floor onto the bed so the cleaner can vacumn the floors.</p> <p>Went out with my sister to Irvine Spectrum Centre to look for two jelly bean dispensers.&nbsp; Found them but they are not what my sis wanted.</p> <p>Went to Walmart, to buy pet rabbit straws and feed.&nbsp; I bought another small maglite to go with my Leatherman.&nbsp; The bigger surefire is a replacement for batons, since I long time never weild a baton.</p> <p>Went to Trader Joes to do grocery shopping with my sis, I am getting old, couldnt find the sparkling juices.&nbsp; Was asking for Iced Wine but directed to Riesling.</p> <p>Then come home, do laundry, simple lah....just sort colours, put in washing machine, take the previous load into the dryer.&nbsp; And at the same time, pick out the dusty slippers and shoes of my sis's family and gives them a wash.&nbsp; Most of them&nbsp; can see can junk totally, but the crocs, I try to save.</p> <p>Then I help pulled out the toys bins in the family van and my sister sort thru them to remove toys that is no longer relevant to the kids.</p> <p>Thats about it.</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:08:20 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:336447:8728115 viciouskitty74 http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/336447 <p>hey, eddy....u may wanna start a new thread.&nbsp; :)</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:52:17 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:153374:8728017 littlestream http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/153374 <p>name-eddy<br /> location-u.s ny<br /> status-deciding on going back to home country malaysia then go to singapore to study college there…........question is….should i?is sg a good place for studying?i heard the uni <span class= "">NUS</span> is top 30th in the world so i guess it must be a great uni…..if anyone from nus feel free to tell me all about it</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:50:23 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:153374:8728016 Ed11790 http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/153374 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Arapahoe:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>yeah i think there are quite a few.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>who who who/???? i only want perth. other parts of aus no want unless sydney!</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:21:09 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:153374:8727931 missqi http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/153374 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by viciouskitty74:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Huh?</p> <p>What do you need to bring back to USA?</p> <p>And May? Might not be in Singapore.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> what have you been doing lately?</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:19:18 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:336447:8727928 Arapahoe http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/336447 <p>tell me about it.</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:17:08 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:156722:8727920 Arapahoe http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/156722 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by missqi:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>haiya. nebody in PERTH?????? :D</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>WESTERN AUSTRALIA</p> <p>BUY WEST EAT BEST!!!!!</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>yeah i think there are quite a few.</p> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:15:59 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:153374:8727918 Arapahoe http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/153374 <p>itsy bitsy spider, climbing up the wall..........</p> <p>it's coming up again..........78.9 today</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:33:17 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:156722:8727327 littlestream http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/156722 <p>haiya. nebody in PERTH?????? :D</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>WESTERN AUSTRALIA</p> <p>BUY WEST EAT BEST!!!!!</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:56:04 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:153374:8726374 missqi http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/153374 <p>Hey Storm Chaser.......I think that name strike u better than Moonstriker....</p> <p>You should come down to California and visit Death Valley .......in&nbsp;late March or Early April &nbsp;the Rock formation should interest you.&nbsp;swing by Fossil Fall and&nbsp;drop by San Andreas fault..............</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:50:08 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:153374:8725643 Arapahoe http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/153374 <p>STEPHEN CHOW BUMBLING VILLIAN! =D</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:47:39 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:153374:8725633 4Justice http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/153374 <p class="" style=""><span style= "font-family: Times New Roman;">2009 forcast of the BIGGER PICTURES.&nbsp;SO THAT WE FEEL SMALLER.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="" style=""><span style= "font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style= "font-size: small;">Name</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">Date of Peak</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">Moon Phase</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style= "font-size: small;">Quadrantids</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">January 3, morning</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">First quarter</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style= "font-size: small;">Lyrids</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">night of April 21/22</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">near new Moon</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">Eta Aquarids</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">May 5</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">Sets around 4 a.m.</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style= "font-size: small;">Perseids</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">August 12, morning/evening</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">Rises around midnight</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style= "font-size: small;">Orionids</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">October 21, morning</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">Near new Moon</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style= "font-size: small;">Leonids</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">night of November 17/18, morning</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">New Moon</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style= "font-size: small;">Geminids</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">night of December 13/14</span></span></p> <p class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0in;"> <span style=""><span style="font-size: small;">Near new Moon</span></span></p> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:11:44 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:342537:8724843 Arapahoe http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/342537 <p>Huh?</p> <p>What do you need to bring back to USA?</p> <p>And May? Might not be in Singapore.</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:32:49 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:336447:8724552 viciouskitty74 http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/336447 <p>u managed to bring in all the stuff u listed? lol... I'm gonna do that this coming May when i visit SG for summer break.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Lets meet up!!! :P</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:28:04 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:336447:8724542 Moonstriker http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/336447 <p>Name: Mike</p> <p>Location: Wichita, Kansas USA</p> <p>Occupation: Geology undergrad @ Wichita State University</p> <p>Came here in Dec 2007. This place is full of Malaysians n other asian nationalities except for Singaporeans. Including myself, there's only 3 singaporean students currently here now.</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:25:04 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:153374:8724536 Moonstriker http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/153374 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Beachgal:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Hi, I'm new to this forum. Would like to seek advice from those esp living in Aus. Me &amp; hubby gotten PR, thinking of going to Aus 1 to 2 years later. But still deciding between Sydney or Melbourne. Any advice/experiences to share? ;p</p> <p>Also, is it better to buy a property first before going over (seems like rental is very high &amp; hard to find place?)</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> one man's meat is another's poison. best that you take a hols to both places and decide which city suits you best.</p> <p>i think it is better to rent first since you will need time to decide if the place/suburb is right for you. if you take a plunge in buying first and 6 months down the road feels that you don't like the area, it can be an expensive mistake. however, if you are dead sure, why not?</p> <p>lastly, i think melbournians are alot more friendly and classy than sydneysiders. but of course i am bias ;-)</p> Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:24:47 +0800 SGOS.sgforums.com:2163:342619:8720464 redDUST http://SGOS.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/342619